What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 7, 16, 29, 46, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 7, 16, 29, 46, ?

A. 61

B. 67

C. 65

D. 63

Answer: Option C

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The differences are: 5, 9, 13, 17. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 21. Therefore, 46+21=67.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 10, 16, 24, ?

A. 36

B. 34

C. 30

D. 32

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The differences are: 4, 6, 8. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 24+10=34.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 6, 24, ?

A. 120

B. 60

C. 80

D. 100

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The pattern is: 1×1=1, 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 6×4=24. The next term is 24×5=120.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 23, 47, 95, ?

A. 185

B. 187

C. 189

D. 191

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 1. (11×2)+1=23, (23×2)+1=47, (47×2)+1=95. The next term is (95×2)+1=191.

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